blastulation

/ˌblæstʃʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The stage of embryonic development that begins after gastrulation, in which the cells in the embryo start to differentiate and the major body structures begin to take shape.

“During the blastulation stage, the embryo’s cells start to differentiate and form the major organs and tissues.”

Synonyms

  • embryogenesis
  • gastrulation

Antonyms

  • degeneration